Date: March 28, 2014 Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Location: Inn at Middletown Register Online The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is holding a special meeting with Speaker Brendan Sharkey. Speaker Sharkey will visit with Chamber members to discuss the 2014 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly. The Chamber’s Board of Directors and…
Wesleyan Sustainability Office Eco Facilitators program (info session 3/25 at 7:30pm, apps due 4/3)
The Wesleyan Sustainability Office is launching the new Eco Facilitators program in Fall 2014. Eco Facilitators (EFs) are peer-to-peer sustainability educators who promote sustainable lifestyle habits on campus. EFs will enroll in a semester-long seminar course designed to equip them with the tools to collaborate with first-year students to encourage these behavior changes. Working as…
Remote Internship with NEARI School
Brought to us by Joceleyn Schur, whose brother Dustin Schur ’07 recommended us, here is a great opportunity for a remote internship! No experience is necessary, and feel free to contact Jocelyn at SchurConsultations@gmail.com with questions: Join our Team! Schur Consultations consists of a small number of part-time staff. A much larger number of supporters/advisers generously give…
$4k Ganbarg Internship Fund now supports mission-driven work in the music industry (application due 4/1)
The Ganbarg Internship Program, established by Pete Ganbarg ’88, provides $4,000 to encourage and enable a Wesleyan student to explore and begin a career in the music industry. It is Pete’s hope that this annual grant opportunity will help launch the next generation of industry leaders, helping to maintain and push the boundaries of exciting…
Climate Justice Conference of Solutions (4/12)
Evan Weber ’13 is returning to Wesleyan as the president of U.S. Climate Plan to hold a conference on climate change! Check out Weber’s Q & A on Wesconnect and register now to take part in what is sure to be an incredible event: Climate Justice Conference of Solutions WHEN:Saturday, April 12th, 2014 8:30am – 5pm…
RECESS Pitch Competition for student-led ventures (at-large entries due 4/12)
RECESS Pitch is a collegiate pitch competition, showcasing the most disruptive student-ran businesses from across the country. Student-run startups compete locally for the chance to pitch some of the biggest investors, advisors, and mentors at our Finals Competition in Downtown Las Vegas. RECESS covers all of the expenses including airfare, hotel, and food for the…
#Green4Green offers $4k for an environmentally-friendly project at Wesleyan
National Office Furniture is offering your school or university some green to help green it up! Submit a personality-filled video by May 15th online explaining how you’d use a cash prize for an environmentally-friendly project. Winners will be selected by online voting, so vote for your favorite video starting June 2nd! How It Works Create…
Summer Opportunity in Tanzania with Artists for World Peace
Wendy Black-Nasta, President of Middletown-based Artists for World Peace (AFWP), wrote to tell us about a two-week internship opportunity for students with econ/business and international travel interests during early-August 2014. The intern(s) will work with Wendy and local contacts on location in Tanzania to develop a strategic plan for ongoing community programs in the Kibosha-Umbwe,…
Cardinal Internship Deadlines: Maji Safi, Ascend Learning, LIFT and more
Analyst, Cambridge Advisory Group: Cambridge Advisory Group is the second-largest privately held actuarial and benefits firm in the United States, providing services on qualified and non-qualified health and welfare benefits. Cambridge works for more than 40 Fortune 200 companies as well as several State and Federal regulators and agencies. We provide consulting services on both retirement, and health…
Apply to Become a 40 Chances Fellow for $150k in Funding (5/31)
40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World If you had the resources to accomplish something great in the world, what would you do? Legendary investor Warren Buffett posed this challenge to his son in 2006, when he announced he was leaving the bulk of his fortune to philanthropy. Howard G. Buffett set out to help…